What’s a Collaborative Divorce?

September 22, 2017Accel Admin

A collaborative divorce in New York is when spouses agree to dissolve their marriage amicably and fairly without resorting to judicial intervention. This can be a great way to keep the divorce less expensive or emotionally draining. Divorces do not have to be tumultuous if the parties can both work together to resolve their disputes.

How Does a Collaborative Divorce Work?

In order for a collaborative divorce to work, both parties must cooperate with each other and the collaborative divorce process. This means that they should be willing to do the following:

Remove the option of litigation. The purpose of this type of divorce is to avoid judicial intervention. If the couple would prefer for a judge to decide their divorce, this may not be the best option for them.

The parties must be cooperative with the full disclosure of documentation. This means that the couple must provide the relevant documents needed to resolve the issues in the divorce.

The spouses should agree to use joint experts. These experts will be able to provide answers to any valuation of property and asset questions, for example.

Settle custody differences without the court. The divorcing spouses should be ready and willing to resolve child custody and child support issues without the use of any forensic evaluations or any court-appointed professional.

Both of the spouses should have at their forefront the desire to create win/win results, and they should be willing to explore creative options to resolving their divorce issues.

If you are interested in facilitating your divorce amicably, collaborative divorce may be the right choice for you. you should consult with an experienced collaborative divorce attorney.

Leslye M. Schlesinger serves Rockland and Westchester County with compassion and integrity. With over 30 years of experience guiding clients through matrimony law, she now focuses on helping clients avoid litigation through alternative dispute resolution, including collaborative divorce and mediation. If you need an effective and committed attorney, contact Leslye M. Schlesinger for a consultation.

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